Waksa

Waksa is a village located in Nilanga tehsil of Latur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Nilanga (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Latur. As per 2009 stats, Waksa village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Waksa unique in its vibrant Nilanga-Latur region. You’ll see Waksa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Waksa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Waksa is 560864. The village spans a total geographical area of 268 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413607. Nilanga is nearest town to Waksa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Waksa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ausa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Osmanabad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Waksa

Population of Waksa

According to the 2011 Census, Waksa has a total population of about 985, with approximately 509 males and 476 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 293 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.25%, with male literacy at about 70.53% and female literacy near 55.46%. There are around 160 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Waksa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Waksa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Waksa. As per the 2011 stats, Waksa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Waksa

Knowing the nearby villages of Waksa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Waksa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waksa